No matter what type of adult bed wetting you suffer from, a medical professional may be able to help.  A doctor may be able to pinpoint one more factors which could be causing your adult bed wetting.  A doctor would also be able to quickly identify any medications would could be contributing to your bed wetting issues.

It is especially important to see a doctor for adult onset nocturnal enuresis because an otherwise healthy adult who begins wetting the bed could have a more serious undiagnosed condition.  Bed wetting can be an issue for adults of any age, though younger adults and teens who have begun wetting the bed without prior history may want to see a doctor sooner rather than later.  There are many different causes of adult bed wetting, and some of them could be quite serious if not caught and treated quickly.

You may want to initially go to your family doctor or general practitioner to discuss your bed wetting problems.  Your doctor may know if you have a family history of bed wetting or if genetics are the cause.  Be prepared to answer a lot of questions about the detail of your night time and daytime urination.  Any little clue could help a doctor figure out you are suddenly wetting the bed when you never did before.

You may then be referred to a specialist, based on your initial exam.  People who suffer from adult onset bed wetting can expect both a physical exam as well as a pyschological profile or interview if the doctor deems it to be necessary. You may need to undergo a urinalysis, give a urine culture, have blood work done or even have an ultrasound to pinpoint some of the possible physical causes of bed wetting.

While most cases of adult bed wetting are caused by physical ailments there are those rare cases that could be caused by stress or anxiety.  A doctor may also be able to identify a behavioral change that is contributing to an adult’s bed wetting problems.  Bed wetting adults who may have physical issues with either bladder control or bodily functions may be referred to a urologist, a sleep disorder professional or other medical specialist.